Preschool/Pre-K

Three Year-Old Program: Child must turn three before October 15^th and be able to use lavatory facilities independently.

Four Year-Old Program: Child must turn four before October 15^th and be able to use lavatory facilities independently.

PRE-SCHOOL THREE YEAR OLD PROGRAM

The three year-old session meets Tuesday and Thursday from 8:45am to 11:15am.

GOALS:

Develop self-esteem
Develop self-control
Develop skills to interact with others

SCHEDULE:
Free Choice
Circle
Small group Activities
Snack/Bathroom
Whole Group Activities/Large Muscle
Story Time

CURRICULUM:
Our weekly activities are based on themes. We will provide a variety of learning opportunities as the children explore and experience on their own and in-groups. We introduce and foster religious development. Most of all, we nurture and love them unconditionally.

OTHER IMPORTANT NOTES:
White or chocolate milk is available for snack at 30 cents a day. Your child may bring his/her own drink if that is preferred. St. Ann’s does not have a uniform for Pre-School or Pre-Kindergarten. However, we do ask that no jeans be worn and sneakers only worn on gym days. Shorts may be worn during the months of September, May and June.

PRE-KINDERGARTEN FOUR YEAR-OLD PROGRAM

The four year-old morning session meets Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 8:45am to 11:15am.
The four year-old afternoon session meets Monday through Friday from 12:15pm to 2:45pm.

GOALS:

Develop self-image
Develop self-expression
Develop group participation
Prepare students for a full-day, academic Kindergarten

SCHEDULE:
Free Choice
Circle
Small group Activities
Snack/Bathroom
Whole Group Activities/Large Muscle
Story Time

CURRICULUM:
Our weekly activities are based on a Letter of the Week. We discuss words that begin with this letter while participating tracing and writing the actual letter We also utilize Show and Tell activities on a daily basis to further demonstrate the Letter of the Week. Other readiness skills are also emphasized, such as numbers, colors and shapes.

Other important factors in our weekly schedule include religious development, fine motor and gross motor development. Most important, we strive to nurture the development of the whole child with love and guidance.